1. What is a SpecializedInterimMinister?[SIM]

2. SpecializedInterimMinister?[SIM] A Specialized Interim Minister is an ordained pastor: TrainedTrained to lead churches in renewal and revitalization ExperiencedExperienced to pastorally lead you to more effective ministry EndorsedEndorsed by the Office of Ministry Services

3. What is a SpecializedInterimMinister?[SIM] A SIM is Trained in: Resolving anger and grief Training Leaders Reconciling: Individuals Groups Whole churches Finding God’s mission for your church today

4. What is a SpecializedInterimMinister?[SIM] Some SIMs are Trained in: Caring for churches after pastoral abuse Natural Church Development Appreciative Inquiry

5. What is a SpecializedInterimMinister?[SIM] All SIMs are Trained to: Increase your church’s vitality Prepare you for future ministry and a future pastor

6. What is a SpecializedInterimMinister?[SIM] All SIMs are Experienced: Many are retired ministers with a career of experience leading churches

7. What is a SpecializedInterimMinister?[SIM] All SIMs are Experienced: Some are career interims who have led many churches in transition

8. What is a SpecializedInterimMinister?[SIM] All SIMs are Experienced: Each interim comes with unique abilities and background. One will be right for you.

9. What is a SpecializedInterimMinister?[SIM] SIMs are Endorsed: Only those endorsed by the Offices of Ministry Services are SIMs “The classis… may appoint a specialized interim minister… provided the minister has been endorsed as qualified by the General Synod or its designated agent. Book of Church Order 1.II.7 sec.6 (i.e. The Office of Ministry Services)

10. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do?

11. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do? SIMs accomplish 5 tasks: Reflect on your heritage Reflect on your heritage

12. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do? Your church’s heritage holds treasurestroublesand Past wisdomPast wisdom SuccessesSuccesses MinistriesMinistries Important peopleImportant people Sinful actionsSinful actions FailuresFailures WoundsWounds Important people goneImportant people gone Your SIM will help you identify both, use the treasures anew and heal the troubles in God’s grace

13. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do? SIMs accomplish 5 tasks: Reflect on your heritageReflect on your heritage (Re)discover your mission identity(Re)discover your mission identity

14. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do? Your church’s mission identity can canchange Because of changes in: Who your members are Who your members are Their gifts Their gifts Their backgrounds Their backgrounds Their passions Their passions Your neighborhood Your neighborhood People “different than us” People “different than us” The children grew up & left The children grew up & left Redevelopment or decline Redevelopment or decline Your SIM will help you rediscover how your gifts and your neighbor’s needs lead you to God’s mission for your church

15. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do? SIMs accomplish 5 tasks: Reflect on your heritageReflect on your heritage (Re)discover your mission identity(Re)discover your mission identity Develop new leadershipDevelop new leadership

16. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do? When churches change pastors or experience other changes new leaders often rise up. New leaders usually have new ideas This can make the church/old leaders uneasy Your SIM will teach you how to embrace new leadership while maintaining unity in the church and continuity in ministry

17. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do? SIMs accomplish 5 tasks: Reflect on your heritageReflect on your heritage (Re)discover your mission identity(Re)discover your mission identity Develop new leadershipDevelop new leadership Strengthen RCA tiesStrengthen RCA ties

18. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do? Riverside Drive Regional Synod Classis General Synod Let’s face it, sometimes to our churches these words seem like irrelevant people, places, things. Your SIM will help you deepen your relationship with all of the Reformed Church enriching both your resources and those of God’s Kingdom

19. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do? SIMs accomplish 5 tasks: Reflect on your heritageReflect on your heritage (Re)discover your mission identity(Re)discover your mission identity Develop new leadershipDevelop new leadership Strengthen RCA tiesStrengthen RCA ties Lead you to commit to your new leadership/pastor/mission planLead you to commit to your new leadership/pastor/mission plan

20. What does a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM] do? [SIM] do? What do you call a vision without a plan? Nothing What do you call a plan without commitment or leadership? Still nothing Your SIM will guide you to prepare for future ministry: a plan matching God’s vision;a plan matching God’s vision; leaders, a pastor, and a commitment matching God’s heartleaders, a pastor, and a commitment matching God’s heart

21. Who needs a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM]? [SIM]?

22. Who needs a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM]? [SIM]? SIMs are valuable to churches: After a pastor of 15+ yearsAfter a pastor of 15+ years When two or more pastors stayed less than 5 yearsWhen two or more pastors stayed less than 5 years When your church attendance has declined for 3+ yearsWhen your church attendance has declined for 3+ years

23. Who needs a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM]? [SIM]? SIMs are valuable to churches: When conflict is tearing at the unity of the churchWhen conflict is tearing at the unity of the church When your neighborhood undergoes ethnic and/or economic changesWhen your neighborhood undergoes ethnic and/or economic changes

24. Who needs a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM]? [SIM]? SIMs are valuable to churches: WhenWhen the last pastor committed abuse: sexual, verbal, financial, physical, spiritual BetweenBetween pastors in order to prepare your church for its next chapter.

25. Who needs a SpecializedInterimMinister [SIM]? [SIM]? SIMs are valuable to churches: When you feel the need to seek God’s vision for your future anewWhen you feel the need to seek God’s vision for your future anew When a church with a pastor needs a consultant to give them objective advice and guidanceWhen a church with a pastor needs a consultant to give them objective advice and guidance